Hapoel Jerusalem Dominates EuroCup With Undefeated Streak
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Derthona 91-77, maintaining their undefeated 7-0 record in the EuroCup. The team secured the win with a dominant fourth quarter after a closely contested first three periods. European media praised coach Sasha Obradovic and the team's "absolute control" and powerful momentum.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Derthona 91-77 to remain undefeated at 7-0 in the EuroCup.
- The Israeli team secured the victory with a dominant 22-9 fourth quarter.
- European media praised coach Sasha Obradovic and Hapoel Jerusalem's "absolute control."
- Derthona suffered their first home loss of the season against the undefeated Israelis.
- Hapoel Jerusalem is now one of two undefeated teams in the EuroCup.
Hapoel Jerusalem continued its impressive start to the EuroCup season, securing a 91-77 victory over Derthona on Wednesday. This win extended their perfect record in the competition to 7-0, making them one of the two undefeated teams alongside Napoli. The Israeli team faced a tough challenge for the first three quarters, but ultimately pulled away with a dominant 22-9 performance in the final quarter to seal the win.
European sports media took notice of Hapoel Jerusalem's commanding performance. "Sasha Obradovic and Hapoel Jerusalem continue to give lessons in the EuroCup," noted basketball sphere, highlighting the coach's ability to propel the team forward. The publication described the team's control as "absolute" and emphasized their powerful momentum.
Serbian outlet b92 commented on coach Obradovic's winning mentality, stating he "doesn't know how to lose." They also pointed out that Hapoel Jerusalem had to work hard until the last quarter, where their decisive 22-9 run secured the victory.
Italian publication ilpiccolo acknowledged Derthona's defeat at home, their first of the season, against Obradovic's undefeated squad. They reported that the game was even for 30 minutes before Hapoel Jerusalem proved too strong in the final period.
